It combines brain stimulation with neuromuscular and cognitive re-education

Neuromodulation is a technology that acts directly upon nerves. It is the alteration—or modulation—of nerve activity by delivering electrical or pharmaceutical agents directly to a target area. Neuromodulation devices can stimulate a response where there was previously none.

Neurostimulation devices involve the application of electrodes to the brain, the spinal cord or peripheral nerves.

Because Neurological conditions are a far more complex and multi factorial problem to treat than orthopedic conditions, effecting functional recovery will require different, elaborated and also multi factorial stimulation, control and related therapeutic paradigms.

Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

The vagus nerve is located abreast the main neck arteries. Its ganglia are placed in the brain stem and are common with the tong-pharyngeal nerve. They have wide connections with the hypothalamus, rhinal system, and reticular formation. The pair of IX and X cranial nervous branches jointly implements parasympathetic innervation of the majority of human organs. Together with branches of vagus nerve, ones of the neck part of the sympathetic stem form several nervous interlacing in the heart region.

By this, the autonomic regulation of the heart activity is implemented. The nervous formations of neck area are tightly joined with brain stem, middle brain, cerebellum, thalamus, hypothalamus, and the large brain cortex. Presence thalamus, hypothalamus, and the large brain cortex. Presence of these connections provides participation of the neck nervous formations in analysis of irritations from sensors and in regulation of the muscle tonus, autonomic and the highest integrative functions .

Taking into account the mentioned facts, it is perspective to use the neck neuraxis nervous interlacing and the X and IX cranial nerves as a target for electro-stimulation. It will allow one to stimulate (through the afferent paths) the grey matter of the brain stem. (V.S. Kublanov, T.S. Petrenko, M.V. Babich).

Indications and Field of ResearchFunctional disorders of the Central Nervous system (CNS) and / or the Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) :

Trauma or stroke

Epilepsy

Chronic headache

Somatoform disorders

Disorders of autonomic nervous system

Hypertension and its consequences

We are using this device only in a research context

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)

Recent studies support a therapeutic potential of tDCS in patients with chronic neuropathic pain, Parkinson, stroke recovery, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), traumatic spinal cord injury, depression and other illnesses. tDCS has not been approved by the FDA for any therapeutic applications, thus treatments are considered an “off-label” application.

A constant, low intensity current is passed through two electrodes placed over the head which modulates neuronal activity. There are two types of stimulation with tDCS: anodal and cathodal stimulation.

Although tDCS is still an experimental form of brain stimulation, it potentially has several advantages over other brain stimulation techniques. It is cheap, non-invasive, painless and safe. It is also easy to administer and the equipment is easily portable.

Several studies suggest it may be a valuable tool for the treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, Parkinson’s disease, and chronic pain. Research has also demonstrated cognitive improvement in some patients undergoing tDCS. Currently, tDCS is not an FDA-approved treatment.

• Watch this Video from PBS Newshour On the Soterix Medical tDCS device features

How a gentle electrical jolt can focus the sluggish mind

This procedure is approved by Health Canada

At The Montreal Neurotherapy Center, we use various non invasive type of brain stimulation in combination with specific training:

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)

rTMS is a procedure in which cerebral electrical activity is influenced by a pulsed magnetic field. The magnetic field is generated by passing brief current pulses through a figure 8 coil. This coil is encased in plastic and is held close to the scalp so that the magnetic field can be focused onto specific areas of the cortex, or surface, of the brain.

rTMS therapy is approved by FDA & Health Canada for clinical use.

The magnetic field that is generated in rTMS can penetrate the scalp and skull safely and painlessly to induce a current in specific regions of the brain. It is termed repetitive TMS, or rTMS, because the magnetic stimulation is delivered at regular intervals.

See this Video on rTMS from Boston University

Many aspects of rTMS, referred to as stimulation parameters, can be changed. The ability to change parameters while directly targeting specific brain areas suggests that rTMS has valuable therapeutic potential.

This means that the delivery of rTMS therapy may be customized for each patient. It also suggests that rTMS may be used to elicit certain desired effects in the brain (i.e. excitatory or inhibitory effects) that have shown promise for treating various conditions or illnesses such as:

Depression

Anxiety

Tinnitus

Post concussive symptoms

PTSD

Neuropathic pain

The portable corrector of activity of the Sympathetic Nervous System(SYMPATHOCOR) is an electrical pulse generator that delivers the spatially-distributed field of the carefully-controlled current pulses in the neck (Kublanov V.S., 2008).

SYMPATHOCORRECTION Technology is a method of the dynamic correction of the activity sympathetic nervous system is used for the neck neuro-stimulation in limits of the “homeostatic corridor,” under which the vegetative regulation is not violated (Kublanov V.S., Danilova I.G., Goette I.F., et al., 2010).

Non Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation

A new technique called trans-cutaneous stimulation

The device help restore optimal physiology function in individuals suffering with paralysis due to injury and illness. We accomplish this by enabling the reactivation of damaged and dormant neural circuits through neuromodulation of the spinal cord. The method we use is to apply our a stimulator technology below the level of injury targeting neural connections & pathways with pre set stimulation parameters enabling the spinal cord to re-awaken and recall what it is suppose to do.

Passive Infrared Hemoencephalography (pIR HEG)

What is Passive Infrared (pIR HEG)?

PASSIVE INFRARED HEMOENCEPHALOGRAPHY refers to a variant of that technique. It utilizes physiological signals from the brain, but these signals are based on thermal output, arising from changes in blood flow dynamics and cellular metabolism.

How Does pIR-HEG Neurofeedback Work?

Blood flow is increased at the prefrontal cortex with attentional brain activity. By achieving focused attention with a relaxed body and mind, the neurofeedback participant is able manipulate the computer sensor output that is measuring blood flow. The trainee learns how to increase activation of important brain activities and eventually can retrain the brain to perform better.

The Passive Infrared (pIR HEG) process is simple to learn and often enjoyable.

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